Houston Area Driving SchoolsFAQ's
Are all the driving schools listed on your website fully-certified by the Texas DMV to offer driver training courses in Texas?
The driving school directory on our website is for your convenience only, and we cannot absolutely guarantee that every driving school listed is currently certified to offer driving training courses in Texas. We suggest you contact the Texas DMV to make sure a particular driving school is licensed before you register for their driver training course.
Somebody told me that I can skip out of attending a driver training school if my parents give me behind-the-wheel training instead. Is that permissible in Texas?
Each state has its own rules regarding driver training. Some states will allow parentally-supervised driver training as a substitute for attending a driver training course which is taught by a professional driving instructor. However, not all states allow this. You should contact the Texas DMV to find out for sure.
I have no clue how to drive a stick-shift vehicle. What happens if Houston Area Driving Schools makes me train on a stick-shift vehicle?
Considering the fact you are a brand new driver, you probably don't know much about operating ANY type of vehicle....stick OR automatic! If you prefer to do your behind-the-wheel training with an automatic-shift vehicle, you may want to call Houston Area Driving Schools and let them know before you sign up to take their driver training course. That way you'll know for certain whether Houston Area Driving Schools can accommodate you before you pay them any money.
I don't live anywhere near a city. There are dirt roads and rugged terrain all around my house. How do I know if Houston Area Driving Schools will train me on how to drive in a rural area like where I live and not just teach me how to drive in a town-or city-type environment?
Since Houston Area Driving Schools is a local driver training company in your area, it's a safe bet that Houston Area Driving Schools will be motivated (or perhaps required) to teach its local customers how to drive on rugged terrain. If you want to make certain, however, you may want to call Houston Area Driving Schools to find out exactly what's included in their behind-the-wheel training course before you register with them.
Are 14-year-olds allowed to apply for a instruction permit in Texas?
Although a few states allow teen-agers to begin practicing how to drive at 14, most states have set the youngest age for which to hold a learner's permit at either 15 or 15½. You will need to contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or a licensed driving school like Houston Area Driving Schools to find out what the minimum age for driving is in Texas.
Do I have to take both a drivers education classroom course and a driver training course in Bellaire Texas to get my Texas driver's license?
The laws vary depending on which state you live in, but most states do require that pre-licensed drivers register for a drivers education classroom course and a behind-the-wheel training course. You may want to call a driving instruction company like Houston Area Driving Schools and find out if they offer either (or both) of these programs.
I have to take a behind-the-wheel training course in Bellaire Texas. Can I meet this requirement by signing up with Houston Area Driving Schools?
Yes, Houston Area Driving Schools offers defensive driving courses in Bellaire Texas. You will need to contact Houston Area Driving Schools directly to get more information on the types of courses they offer and when to sign up for a class.
Do I have to take drivers education to get a Texas driver's license?
Drivers education requirements vary depending on which state you live in, but you should be aware that most states require new, teen-aged drivers to enroll in both a driver training course in addition to a drivers education classroom or online course. You may wish to contact the Texas DMV to find out exactly what requirements you will need to meet in order to obtain your first driver's license.
Is there a law in Texas that says I have to take driver training in order to get my driver's license?
Yes. State law in Texas requires that all teen-agers take an approved behind-the-wheel training course before receiving a Texas driver's license.
Do I need to have my instruction permit before I enroll in a driver training course like the one that Houston Area Driving Schools offers?
You will need to contact Houston Area Driving Schools or the Texas DMV to find out if you are allowed to register with a driver training school like Houston Area Driving Schools before receiving your Texas instruction permit.